Babić (bah-bich) is an indigenous grape variety of Northern Dalmatia. While the grape is believed to be related to Dobricić and Plavac Mali, Babić wine is softer and smoother. Like other Dalmatian red varietals, Babić thrives in poor stony soils on the Southern slopes facing the Adriatic Sea.

The best Babić vineyards are located near the towns of Sibenik and Primosten and yield very low amounts of grape per vine. Babić wines from this region have earthy dark fruit character with spicy aromas of plum, black berries, figs, tobacco and Dalmatian herbs.

BABIĆ PILIŽOTA kvalitetno vino 2008

Dry Red Wine, 13% by vol., ph 4.8g/l, total SO2 72

Color:               Ruby-red

Soil:                 Limestone and dolomite on karst base

Altitude:            200-300 meters a.s.l.

Harvest:            Manual

Maturing:          12 months in large oak casks

Tasting note:     Dark fruit, plum, tobacco and dried herbs. Medium body, smooth, pleasant acidity and limestone minerality. Serve at 60-65F

BABIĆ PILIŽOTA vrhunsko vino 2007

Graševina

Graševina (aka Welschriesling, Riesling Italico) is the Central European grape variety that can be found in Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. It is native to the region that once was known as the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Despite the name, Welschriesling is not related to the German (or Rhein) Riesling.

In Croatia, Graševina thrives in the hills of Slavonia where summer days are hot and the nights are cool. The best examples of Graševina wines come from the locality known as Kutjevo. These wines are aromatic and crisp, versatile with food with great minerality and acidity.

ENJINGI GRAŠEVINA 2009

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